by Dr. Daniel Stein | Nov 25, 2019 | Integrative medicine
To cultivators and growers of marijuana, chemovar classification is critical. Chemovars (also known as chemotypes) classify the plant species based on chemical composition. Testing for chemovars will determine, for instance, the CBD to THC ratio, as well as the...
by Dr. Daniel Stein | Aug 26, 2019 | Alternate Treatment, Integrative medicine, Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that impacts the nervous system. It involves an abnormal immune response which causes inflammation of myelin, which is a fatty substance that surrounds nerve fibers. This produces neurological symptoms, which vary widely. Many...
by Dr. Daniel Stein | Aug 26, 2019 | CBD Oil, Integrative medicine, Palliative Care, Stroke
Close to 800,000 people in the United States experience a stroke each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The effects of a stroke can last long after the stroke occurs, and some may arise over time. These effects can be distressing, and...
by Dr. Daniel Stein | Aug 19, 2019 | Florida Doctor, Integrative medicine, Medical Marijuana
The conventional approach to medicine in the U.S. leaves a lot to be desired. It feels like insurance companies dictate care as much as health care providers do. Doctors sometimes focus more on the disease than the patient, prescribing medications with life-altering...
by Dr. Daniel Stein | Jul 17, 2019 | Cannabis, Florida Doctor, functional medicine, Integrative medicine, Medical Marijuana
Anyone who has had more than a cursory experience with conventional, modern medicine knows that it has its flaws. From rushed primary care physician visits to the side effects of prescription medications, the whole experience can be impersonal and deeply frustrating...
